Masonry Magazine May 2010 Page. 6
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May 2010 | Vol. 49, No. 05
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features
Anchored Veneer
How good is your fastener? An improper brick tie and fastener combination can lead to unexpected compromises in the veneer stiffness and potential moisture and air leakage issues.
The Business of Incorporating Safety
Safety training, the use of fall protection, and the incorporation of hazard communication are paramount on the jobsite. Experts discuss how they incorporate safety.
Masonry Saws: Weathering the Challenges of Time
Like the masonry craft, some tools of the trade continue to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in today's building architecture.
Shown on the cover is one of the winners of the "Educational" category of the Architectural Precast Association's 2010 Awards for Excellence-a prestigious, annual competition recognizing design and manufacturing excellence for architectural precast concrete nationwide. The building is Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla: contractor was WL. McNatt in Oklahoma City, Okla.; masonry contractor (owned by Structural Stone) was Advanced Masonry in Oklahoma City; design by Architectural Design Group in Oklahoma City; manufacturing by Structural Stone in Oklahoma City.
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President's Message
Government Affairs
New Products
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